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Mountainbike Holidays Jura Bike
5 days / 4 nights
from CHF 740
The Jura Bike tour likes to show its teeth once in a while when riding from Saignelégier to Nyon. If you thought the Jura hills were easy to conquer, you will soon learn otherwise on the steep climbs. But the sweaty strenuous sections are followed by dazzling views, thrilling trails, charming stage towns and friendly hosts. At the end of the day, you too will show the Jura Bike your teeth. But we are sure it will be a smile.
Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage Site La Chaux-de-Fonds
- Watch Museum La Chaux-de-Fonds
- Creux du Van
- The vineyards of the Lac Léman region
Day 1
Individual arrival to Saignelégier | Saignelégier – La Chaux-de-Fonds
The route leads over the lush green pastures of the Franches Montagnes to Mont Soleil with its numerous impressive wind-power plants and internationally-famous solar energy plant. Your destination is the watch city of La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Details: approx. 45 km (Single-Trails: 5 km) ↑ 945 m ↓ 935 m
Day 2
La Chaux-de-Fonds – Couvet
First a detour to the watch museum in La Chaux-de-Fonds, then after a steep climb the route takes you down to the Saut du Doubs, where the river plunges spectacularly into the depths. From the lonely Lac des Brenets, the route leads to Le Locle and ends in the Val de Travers, made famous by absinthe.
Details: approx. 50 km (Single-Trails: 3 km) ↑ 1'400 m ↓ 1'650 m
Day 3
Couvet – Ste-Croix
After a long climb to Le Soliat, the detour to the Creux du Van, a unique, imposing rock arena, is worthwhile. The route continues over the "Balcon Vaudois" with a wonderful view of Lake Neuchâtel and the Vaud Alps.
Details: approx. 45 km (Single-Trails: 6 km) ↑ 1'240 m ↓ 885 m
Day 4
Ste-Croix – Lac de Joux
Below the rocky Aiguilles de Baulmes, the route crosses a remote area with numerous bunkers from the Second World War. The last climb leads into the Vallée de Joux with its flora and two lakes; a gem!
Details: approx. 35 km (Single-Trail: 5 km) ↑ 1'000 m ↓ 1'115 m
Day 5
Lac de Joux – Nyon | Departure
The stage runs through fir forests to the Col de Marchairuz. The view over the Lake Geneva region compensates for the exertions of the ascent. The rapid final descent leads along the Jura ridge to the vineyards of the Lake Geneva region. After arrival in Nyon, individual departure.
Details: approx. 60 km (Single-Trails: 4 km) ↑ 1'030 m ↓ 1'630 m
Tour characteristic
Even though the trails are not as rough as in the Alps, the Jura offers some more challenging passages. Occasional trails and technical passages make this tour interesting even for experienced bikers. Beginners need a bit of stamina and courage. The constant ups and downs of the Jura hills demand good physical condition. Scenically a top route with only a few short connecting sections on tarred roads. This tour is only recommended to a limited extent with E-MTBs, as you have to pass turnstiles on the way.
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